Waterfall in the apartment: photo ideas, features of creation

Apartments are in originality and sophistication, in the interior of which there is a waterfall. This element of design adds freshness and simultaneously soothes. But, alas, the cost of decorative waterfall is exhausted, so much cheaper to make a waterfall with their own hands. About features, recommendations and how to make a waterfall with your own hands, let's talk later.

Advantages of using a waterfall in the apartment

Air humidity is an indicator of not only the physical comfort of the room, but also the state of the human immune system, since the well-being of people living in it directly depends on the humidity of air in the apartment. The optimal moisture rate in winter is 60%, and in the summer - about 80%.

If the air in the apartment is overwhelmed, microbacteria develops in it, which lead to the emergence of colds, especially in young children. Therefore, air humidity control is a mandatory role of a healthy family.

If there is a waterfall in the apartment, a constantly falling jet of water refreshes and moisturizes the air. The use of the waterfall also decorates the interior of the room. There are many options for its finishes: setting all kinds of highlights or combinations of lamps that create an amazing holiday atmosphere.

Water is an excellent way to calm down. It eliminates overwork, stress and nervous tension. Looking at the waterfall for a few minutes, a person becomes calmer and peaceful. Easy noise from the murmur of water allows you to avoid other unpleasant sounds that are coming from the street or from neighboring apartments.

The presence in the house of the waterfall increases comfortable conditions, protects against disease, decorates the room and improves well-being. Therefore, the construction of a waterfall will bring only positive emotions with their own hands. The advantage of homemade waterfall before purchased is the ability to choose the size of the structure, the method of its finishes, decorations, a variety of water drop options.

The manufacture of decorative waterfall eliminates problems such as water splashing and strong pump noise. In addition, they are very easy to care for them.

Recommendations for the choice of decorative waterfall in the apartment

After making the decision to buy a waterfall for the house, you should consider several recommendations that will help not be mistaken and pick up this item in such a way that the waterfall brings others only positive emotions.

First of all, decide with the type of waterfall, which should harmoniously fit into the overall design of the room.

There are several varieties of decorative waterfalls:

• glass waterfalls;
• waterfalls on the stones;
• string waterfalls;
• bubble-panel waterfalls.

First we will deal with waterfalls on glass. Before choosing such a waterfall, it should be accurately defined its location. There are several options for the manufacture of this waterfall. First, the glass waterfall is installed near the wall, but separately from it. In this case, he does not take up much space. For the construction of such a waterfall, it should be declared an option for the execution of its racks and with their finish. If the height of such a waterfall exceeds 2 m, special retainers should be installed, which will not allow the design to be tilted. Options for performing a decorative part, which is located next to the wall, are also different. It is possible to order ordinary glass, but at a time when the waterfall will not work, wallpaper or decoration will be visible. It is better to choose a decorative film on which stones or vegetation are depicted. It is possible to use a mirror surface or matte glass. The following option is the installation of a waterfall directly on the wall or in a special niche.

Waterfalls of string or drip-string type are characterized by beauty and interesting appearance. They appear in the form of rain, the drops of which slowly flow over the glass. A variant of the manufacture of such a waterfall is possible, the height of which exceeds ten meters. This type of waterfall is easy to care and requires temporary watering of water. It looks very beautiful on the staircase site.

It should choose the waterfall, based on the features of the room in which it is established, as well as practical, material considerations and personal desires of the owners.

Varieties of decorative waterfalls

Decorative waterfalls differ in large number of characteristics, such as:

• the form;
• the size;
• appointment;
• height;
• water drop type;
• constructive features;
• finishing with natural or artificial materials;
• having a backlight.

In accordance with the design and type of finishing, allocate:

• exotic waterfalls;
• restrained waterfalls;
• waterfalls combined.

The first form is characterized by the presence of a large number of stones, alive or artificial plants, trees, cane, reeds, cups, jugs, mirror surfaces, figures and other jewelry. Waterfalls of this type are characterized by an excellent decorative effect. They are installed both in residential premises (apartments, cottages or private homes) and in public buildings, such as shopping centers, restaurants, cafes.

The container manufacturing material is the most diverse: metal, ceramics, porcelain, plastic, concrete, wood, plaster, artificial or natural stone. Such waterfalls are equipped with a glass fencing and differ in small sizes.

Drops are distinguished by the lack of a large number of decorative elements. In most cases, they do not have plants or stones. Their appearance resembles a waterfall that is meditated in a glass surface. Therefore, they are also called waterfalls on glass. Their work is based on a constant flow of water along the surface of the glass, due to the presence of a special mechanism.

The top of the tank-accumulative type is located in which water flows during the pump operation. Restrained waterfalls are two types:

• inkjet;
• rained.

The third type of waterfalls is a combined devices that combine glass waterfall with decorative elements of an exotic waterfall, such as trees, plants, stones, figures and other materials.

In accordance with the water lifting method, they are divided into devices:

• cascade type;
• inkjet type;
• drip type;
• misty type.

Cascading waterfall implies water drop in several changing device fragments, that is, in several stages. Inkjet waterfalls represent a homogeneous flow of water in the form of a jet. A drip waterfall is characterized by the presence of small droplets, which gradually flow over the surface of the glass.

Fuman-type waterfalls have the form of a crying wall, on the surface of which fog is formed.

Depending on the design features, they are:

• monolithic type;
• collapsible type;
• mobile type;
• singing type.

Monolithic waterfalls represent a single unbeatable design, which is installed in a certain place and is not moving anywhere.

The waterfalls of the collapsible type can easily understand and move to another place.

Mobile waterfalls provide the possibility of transporting in any corner of an apartment or at home.

Singing waterfalls not only decorate the interior with their beauty and moisturize the air, but also bring aesthetic pleasure in the form of pleasant music, which is reproduced.

In accordance with the location, waterfalls are divided into:

• wall-mounted
• built-in;
• outdoor;
• waterfalls in the form of windows;
• waterfalls in the form of columns;
• waterfalls in the form of shirm;
• waterfalls in the form of a wall.

Wall waterfalls are installed on the walls in the form of picture cloths, in most cases in a restrained form, which involves the presence of water, smoothly flowing along the surface of the glass.

Built-in waterfalls are mounted in specially prepared niches. Another embodiment of the built-in waterfall is to install it in the aquarium, or the expansion of the aquarium and adding the waterfall to its surface.

Outdoor waterfalls suggest installation on the floor, in the central part of the room or near the wall.

Window waterfalls perfectly cope with the windows replacement function, they are well missing light and look beautifully when sunlight hitting the surface.

An excellent option to decorate a staircase or high room will be the installation of a waterfall in the form of a column. Such a waterfall will decorate not only a big house, but also perfectly fit into the design of any shopping center.

To divide one room into two functional zones, the installation of a waterfall in the form of a screen is suitable.

Waterfall wall is another extraordinary option for decorating the room.

Recommendations for the construction of a waterfall in the apartment do it yourself

1. The main components for the facilities of the waterfall are: pump, tube and batteries.
2. To disguise the nanos, use the pebbles or installing a special niche.
3. The location of the tube is the extreme top point of the waterfall.
4. If there are structural elements in the waterfall, which are made of wood, before installing, they should be coated with a special water-repellent solution, which will prevent the damage of the material.
5. As a container for the construction of a waterfall, choose a tank that will not pass water.
6. It is recommended to use plastic products. By choosing a nanos, it is necessary to compare its power with the volume of circulated water, choose the deposits with minimal power.

Waterfall in the aquarium do it yourself

The construction of such a waterfall will begin with the consideration of the principle of its work. Due to the presence of air, sand and water, the illusion of the waterfall is created. Air supply is carried out due to the presence of a tube that connects to the compressor. For a waterfall that is installed in a 50 liter aquarium, choose a 3.5 W compressor.

At the bottom of the tube there is a hole through which sand comes into the aquarium, due to the presence of air, it rises and circulates. Since the sand is not capable of being in the upper part of the aquarium, it gradually falls down and falls into the accumulative tank. Thus, this process never ends.

Choosing sand, pay attention to its color and fraction, it should be white and very small. The upper part of the waterfall should be immersed in water at least two centimeters.

Now let's start materials for the facilities of the waterfall. For work it will be necessary:

• 1 of the plumbing hose, the diameter of which is 12 mm, the length depends on the height of the waterfall;
• as a support, use a pipe for water supply, the length of which also depends on the height of the waterfall;
• 1 system for dropper;
• silicone glue-sealant, it is better to give preference to Titan glue;
• narrow scotch;
• plastic bottle by 1.5 liters;
• plastic bottle by 5 l;
• plastic bottle 0.5 l;
• decorative elements in the form of stones;
• sand usual;
• white sand;
• compressor;
• a small piece of foam rubber.

Instructions for the manufacture of waterfall in the aquarium:

1. Take the hose for the water supply system and with the help of a knife, make an oval hole at the end of the hose.
2. Put the cumulative bowl - the upper part is pre-sliced \u200b\u200bfrom the two-liter bottle, and wear it on the oval hole of the hose.
3. With the help of a scotch, secure the bowl, and with the help of glue, glue the bowl surface to the hose, follow the tightness of the connections. After drying the glue, proceed to the next step.
4. In the upper part of the hose, you should also cut a hole in the form of an oval size of 30x15 mm.
5. In the bottom insert the tip from the system for droppers and stick it. Wait until the glue dries.
6. Jump the tube from the system on the compressor and on the tip.
7. Install the foundation for the waterfall in the aquarium and check its performance.
8. Now proceed to the construction frame for waterfall. To do this, take a plastic bottle of 5 liters and cut off the upper and lower parts from it, they will not need.
9. Using multiple side parts, imitate the rock. Cut different stones at your discretion.
10. Small pebbles should incur in the groove, and fall off the tracks between the plastic bottle and stones with ordinary sand.
11. To control the sand rash, you need to build the lid that will be located on top.
    
12. From a bottle of 0.5 liters, cut the bottom and the highest part to which the lid is attached, and the middle, the length of which is about 4-6 cm, leave as a cover.
13. Take it to the main mechanism and check the performance of the entire system.
14. In the angular part of the aquarium using a scotch, fix the tube that will serve air. The air outlet at the top of the tube must be covered with a foam rubber.
15. When the water is filled, take care of the compressor's inclusion, gradually pour all the white sand. Small pebbles should not fall into the cumulative tank, as the system will clog.

Glass waterfall do it yourself

For the construction of such a waterfall, you will need:

• cell plexiglas;
• vinyl air hose;
• compressor;
• illumination;
• check valve.

Such a waterfall has a simple design, it consists of a lid with a panel installed on the podium part. Their functions are to protect the waterfall from dust or dirt pollution.

As a backlight, it is possible to use neon or LED light bulbs. Preferably the first variant, since the LEDs are less powerful by radiation.

Place the location of the light bulbs, based on the personal preferences and features of the location of the waterfall.

Before starting to work, draw the scheme and determine the size of the waterfall.

Make a podium that should be waterproof, and install the power supply, compressor and check valve in it. Also install power items for backlight in the form of controllers or lamps.

Make the installation of the plexiglass through which the backlight will be visible. Install the tank in which water will be located. Install the tube that is connected to the compressor. For a uniform distribution of aqueous bubbles on the surface, use an acrylic sprayer. Each hole should approach the tube. It is possible to use holes with different diameters, so it turns out a waterfall with bubbles of different sizes. It will look more aesthetic.

The location of the water reservoir should be hidden, a variant of its installation in the podium itself or between glass and podium surfaces is possible.

To avoid staring for water, build a small crane, it is recommended to use the water purified and distilled. Before starting the waterfall for the first time, clean the glass with a special tool, which also degreases it. Thus, the water will be evenly distributed over the glass surface.